Clarksburg, TN Water Safety: 99/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Clarksburg, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins — a pattern that places the city well above TN's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Clarksburg Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Clarksburg Residents
- Average lead level: 0.004 mg/L.
- CDC health risk index: 16.06 — above typical levels.
Clarksburg's Water Providers
Clarksburg, TN runs on one primary water provider among the 1 federally tracked system. A single utility is responsible for the overwhelming share of residential supply — including the infrastructure, compliance filings, and rate schedules that govern service for most households.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Clarksburg, Tennessee, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,549 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Clarksburg — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Clarksburg: A (99/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Clarksburg water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0040 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38324 | A | South Carroll Utility District | 1,549 |
All ZIP Codes in Clarksburg
- 38324 [A]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Clarksburg Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Clarksburg: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Clarksburg appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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